The move caps a series of odd twists and turns in the ongoing Kadri-Leafs affair. Two days ago, Kadri told the Toronto Star “I don’t think it’s really necessary to go down to the Marlies.” His opinion differed from that of Leafs GM Brian Burke (or, coach Ron Wilson), who felt it so necessary that he sent Kadri to the Marlies the very next day.

It could end up being a tough night for Kadri, who hasn’t played a game since suffering a knee injury on Sept. 27. The thought behind his demotion to the AHL was to get him some playing time, but that plan went awry when Armstrong and MacArthur got hurt.